By Milt Herrold Jr. Pastor of Big Valley Alliance Church, Belleville, PA Intimacy is the sharing of one’s heart with another, while fully trusting that the deep and/or fragile secrets shared will not be criticized, nor will the heart of the one sharing be stepped on by the other person. In short, intimacy requires trust and vulnerability. God desires intimacy with His children (1 Cor. … Continue reading God’s Gift of Intimacy
I grew up in a church-going family, for which I am grateful. But if memory serves me well, what I often heard from the pulpit was only a “half gospel.” Yes, I heard a lot about “believing in Jesus” but little about sin and repentance and the righteousness of God. I don’t think I am alone in this. I recently had the opportunity to speak … Continue reading 7 Things You Must Know About Repentance
We all know that the story of Jonah is downright shocking. It’s the kind of story that grabs the attention of children, which is why it is often taught in Sunday School. But I think sometimes we don’t ever get beyond our surface level, Sunday School understanding. If you ask me, the story of Jonah is the greatest short story ever written. The story of … Continue reading Five Shocking Things About the Story of Jonah
Shepherd the Flock 